tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313684655386377933.post7980317489431839213..comments2023-12-09T22:16:11.531-06:00Comments on Aim Happy: Red Heart Yarn-Contest! Betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03887227645044214559noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313684655386377933.post-28951418276730462222015-03-25T12:07:53.693-05:002015-03-25T12:07:53.693-05:00My first yarn project was a "string art"...My first yarn project was a "string art" picture, done with yarn. My mother taught me how to knit on a thread spool with little nails. It made a long round tube. I check price on yarn first, then type and color. I usually end up making afghan's so price is very important.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313684655386377933.post-50572119216711730482015-03-25T10:18:00.230-05:002015-03-25T10:18:00.230-05:00I have been crafting for what seems like my entire...I have been crafting for what seems like my entire life. I mostly choose items based on seeing/feeling it in person, and of course cost has to be a factor. I definitely listen when friends tell me what they like or don't like though! Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567823337879844201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313684655386377933.post-37213606628706625282015-03-25T10:17:46.019-05:002015-03-25T10:17:46.019-05:00I have been crafting for what seems like my entire...I have been crafting for what seems like my entire life. I mostly choose items based on seeing/feeling it in person, and of course cost has to be a factor. I definitely listen when friends tell me what they like or don't like though! Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567823337879844201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313684655386377933.post-9899780437227409512015-03-25T09:43:10.076-05:002015-03-25T09:43:10.076-05:00The biggest things that influence my purchasing de...The biggest things that influence my purchasing decisions are 1.) what I actually need to complete the project and 2.) Price! I would definitely ask a friend for advice if I didn't know what I was looking for (like yarn), but would definitely adjust the advice if it didn't fit the project or price...because you know I just can't make myself follow directions, LOL!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13450184584581405998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313684655386377933.post-10219666396399016902015-03-25T08:41:26.236-05:002015-03-25T08:41:26.236-05:00I normally start with a pattern or an idea for a p...I normally start with a pattern or an idea for a project and then find the yarn that fits my taste and budget. I find that getting samples or small projects greatly influence whether I will buy the yarn again.Josha1https://www.blogger.com/profile/17003675409240091624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313684655386377933.post-6767729517109961982015-03-23T19:12:56.155-05:002015-03-23T19:12:56.155-05:00I base my decisions on the colors that I'm loo...I base my decisions on the colors that I'm looking for and then by price that will fit the scheme. I use red heart quite often.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753375374362018659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313684655386377933.post-79351904762123130292015-03-23T19:07:38.839-05:002015-03-23T19:07:38.839-05:00Usually I just go based on what I like and what I&...Usually I just go based on what I like and what I'm making! I often buy this brand though! :)Amanda Sevallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033234090612260292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313684655386377933.post-27110058899048888192015-03-23T11:17:39.615-05:002015-03-23T11:17:39.615-05:00Friends and emails sent to me by the yarn companie...Friends and emails sent to me by the yarn companies get me the itch for new productLaura Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14656206026829838607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313684655386377933.post-21651095741968558832015-03-23T06:15:50.416-05:002015-03-23T06:15:50.416-05:00Price always seems to be a determining factor for ...Price always seems to be a determining factor for me. As I have gotten older though, I have learned that I will often have to sacrifice price for quality. It ends up costing more in the end if I have to replace something if quality doesn't hold up to my expectations. kristin2timemom@yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313684655386377933.post-6614468807866500842015-03-22T23:16:36.434-05:002015-03-22T23:16:36.434-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sweet_Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09444672131981203733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313684655386377933.post-42604001317355086632015-03-22T23:16:32.983-05:002015-03-22T23:16:32.983-05:00And now I am following you! And now I am following you! Sweet_Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09444672131981203733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313684655386377933.post-14254167660009019442015-03-22T23:07:19.128-05:002015-03-22T23:07:19.128-05:00So many things influence me....I'm so wishy wa...So many things influence me....I'm so wishy washy....I hate it!!! Lol. Mostly it would be the pattern, I like to use, when possible the same type/brand of yarn that the pattern calls for...No out of the box for me. Then there is price....I'd love to be able to buy high quality wools but it's so expensive I can't. Friends/family also influence me....if I like something they've made I'll buy the same type of yarn to duplicate it. Sorry that was probably more detailed than you needed...lol Thanks so much for the chance to win!!kim3timemom(at)yahoo.comhttp://www.usingtalentsforhim.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313684655386377933.post-79292967402811174152015-03-22T23:06:17.585-05:002015-03-22T23:06:17.585-05:00I go with a mix, letting the personal recommendati...I go with a mix, letting the personal recommendation having the stronger vote, usually.Sweet_Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09444672131981203733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313684655386377933.post-9607924768645577302015-03-22T08:34:16.979-05:002015-03-22T08:34:16.979-05:00I love new colors and what the yarn is design...I love new colors and what the yarn is designed for,crochet is my weakness , I have made an afghan for every member of my family and now the women all want scarves. I love searching for new designs and want to try new ideas. My Mom has big a big influence in my lifestyle of crochet,she makes up her own patterns and design.Lisa's Scrap Sitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11929591105759704074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313684655386377933.post-90033048850445925682015-03-21T23:56:18.806-05:002015-03-21T23:56:18.806-05:00I mostly rely on my own opinion when purchasing bu...I mostly rely on my own opinion when purchasing but for bigger purchases I also do research asking friends or family, researching online, etc. For yarn it is all about the color and the feel. :) Price remains an important factor as well... both for my charity work for Operation Christmas Child and to make wise use of our funds.lambofHisflockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386443113382569433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313684655386377933.post-72237335916193455152015-03-21T20:11:31.322-05:002015-03-21T20:11:31.322-05:00Recommendations from valued friends certainly will...Recommendations from valued friends certainly will influence my purchasing decisions. I also like searching on the internet for reviews of something I am considering purchasing, especially major purchases. I am a follower of your blog now. :)Kelly Sashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05137992199189609256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313684655386377933.post-74097482993474264192015-03-21T16:31:09.235-05:002015-03-21T16:31:09.235-05:00Honestly I have never made anything. I am always i...Honestly I have never made anything. I am always interested in trying new things! I LOVE to learn new things!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10427538826907292539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313684655386377933.post-68901290549065294192015-03-21T14:44:31.716-05:002015-03-21T14:44:31.716-05:00I made a sweater in college. Not sure why because ...I made a sweater in college. Not sure why because knitting was not my thing. I love soft yarns!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05944181167967956823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313684655386377933.post-25763307367863409222015-03-21T14:07:04.743-05:002015-03-21T14:07:04.743-05:00Friend's reviews are in the top three reasons ...Friend's reviews are in the top three reasons why I would buy an item. When on Amazon, etc. I always read the reviews before buying. The price is a factor and having what I want also. <br />This is an awesome prize! Thanks for sharing. :)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11008181668387094082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313684655386377933.post-35544141373658178392015-03-21T10:58:43.607-05:002015-03-21T10:58:43.607-05:00Price is a factor, but softness and appearance ran...Price is a factor, but softness and appearance rank highly too. I knit for littles who won't wear itchy or scratchy things.Heidi Shorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08068814382612727496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313684655386377933.post-51835732005469864902015-03-21T10:29:41.833-05:002015-03-21T10:29:41.833-05:00I crochet something every day for my favorite char...I crochet something every day for my favorite charity (Operation Christmas Child). Price does influence my purchases of yarn since I do go through quite a bit. Red Heart is my favorite though!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08412576814794333297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313684655386377933.post-17200039530333533332015-03-21T09:49:31.433-05:002015-03-21T09:49:31.433-05:00Truthfully, price is the major factor that influen...Truthfully, price is the major factor that influences my purchases of yarn. Appearance of the yarn also impacts my decision.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15443480150237393164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313684655386377933.post-69799062764137034102015-03-21T09:46:49.602-05:002015-03-21T09:46:49.602-05:00How funny! I don't have a clear memory of my f...How funny! I don't have a clear memory of my first yarn craft. It was probably a God's Eye at Sunday School or something like that. I do listen to friends' recommendations for purchases when it is something (like yarn) that is not in my expertise. Cindy deRosierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15548172713029101167noreply@blogger.com